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Thomas'® Brings Sourdough English Muffins to Consumers Nationwide in Honor of National English Muffin Day

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

HORSHAM, Pa., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Breakfast lovers, rejoice! To celebrate the Nooks & Crannies® goodness on this National English Muffin Day, Thomas'® Breads, the top seller of grocery store English Muffins and bagels in the U.S., is bringing its fan-favorite Sourdough English Muffins to consumers nationwide and expanding its breakfast portfolio with the introduction of its savory Everything Breakfast Bread.

Key Points: 
  • To celebrate the Nooks & Crannies® goodness on this National English Muffin Day, Thomas'® Breads, the top seller of grocery store English Muffins and bagels in the U.S., is bringing its fan-favorite Sourdough English Muffins to consumers nationwide and expanding its breakfast portfolio with the introduction of its savory Everything Breakfast Bread.
  • Previously available exclusively to Thomas' enthusiasts on the West Coast, fans can now pick up a pack of Sourdough English Muffins at major retailers from coast to coast for a suggested retail price of $5.29.
  • Packed with all the Nooks & Crannies goodness loved by consumers, Thomas' Sourdough English Muffins have a delicious, bold and tangy taste that can't be resisted.
  • "National English Muffin Day is such a special holiday for our brand and, as we celebrate 144 tasty years, we can't wait to bring our fan-favorite Sourdough English Muffins to fans across the country as the viral popularity of Sourdough is heating up.

High 5 launches new HVAC division

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Tuesday, April 23, 2024

DENVER, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- High 5 Plumbing, Heating & Cooling, a family-owned and operated home service company serving residents in the greater Denver metropolitan area, announced today the expansion of services as the leading plumbing company in the area will begin offering HVAC services on April 29.

Key Points: 
  • "High 5 has been offering quality plumbing and drain services for more than a decade, and we're always looking for ways to add value for our customers and our community," said Levi Torres, co-owner of High 5.
  • "We brought in experienced HVAC technicians to help lead this division, and we're excited to roll it out.
  • In September 2023, High 5 moved into a new facility in Golden, Colorado, which will feature a 1,500-square-foot training room.
  • "Since opening High 5, we've had lofty goals and even bigger dreams," said co-owner Cassi Torres.

Electrify Asheville-Buncombe Launches to Improve Residential Energy Efficiency

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Monday, April 22, 2024

ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrify Asheville-Buncombe offers a unique new method to help local homeowners learn about and purchase the latest in energy efficiency strategies, including heating and cooling technology.

Key Points: 
  • ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Electrify Asheville-Buncombe offers a unique new method to help local homeowners learn about and purchase the latest in energy efficiency strategies, including heating and cooling technology.
  • The Electrify Asheville-Buncombe program features a free new online marketplace in which area contractors showcase innovative heat pump technologies, energy efficiency systems, and support for purchases and installations in local homes.
  • A shared community-wide objective of achieving complete clean energy reliance in the City of Asheville and Buncombe County by 2042 prompted Electrify Asheville-Buncombe's development and its public rollout this month.
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NuBlu Energy and CNX Resources Team Up to Deploy CNG & LNG Tech Solutions

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Monday, April 22, 2024

CENTER, Texas and PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NuBlu Energy (NuBlu), a leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company specializing in energy transition solutions and CNX Resources Corp. (NYSE: CNX), Appalachia's premier ultra-low carbon intensive natural gas technology and development firm, jointly unveiled two solutions today, ZeroHP CNG and Clean mLNG, that represent step change advancements in the scale and efficiency at which compressed natural gas (CNG) and micro-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) can be produced, all while materially lowering the cost and carbon footprint of both products.

Key Points: 
  • ZeroHP CNG is an innovative production technology that redefines CNG by eliminating the need for mechanical compressors.
  • This previously untapped renewable energy source, referred to as "Geobaric Energy™," is being harnessed using CNX's patent pending technology in a first-of-its-kind application at a CNX ZeroHP CNG facility in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
  • "We are thrilled to introduce these groundbreaking technologies in collaboration with CNX Resources," said Rob Harman, NuBlu Energy President.
  • By leveraging advanced processes and proprietary technologies, NuBlu and CNX aim to drive a transition in the CNG and LNG space toward a more sustainable future.

A. O. Smith Water Heaters Honored with Sixth Consecutive ENERGY STAR® Award for Efficiency

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Monday, April 22, 2024

ASHLAND CITY, Tenn., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A. O. Smith, America's largest water heating manufacturer, has once again been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year and Sustained Excellence Award winner by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its outstanding contributions to energy efficiency and a clean future. This marks the sixth consecutive year EPA has recognized A. O. Smith as a Partner of the Year and the company's fourth Sustained Excellence Award, ENERGY STAR's highest honor, for year-over-year contributions to support America's clean energy transition. A family-founded business with 150 years of American manufacturing expertise, A. O. Smith offers more ENERGY STAR® certified products across its brand portfolio than any other water heating manufacturer, including high efficiency residential water heaters that homeowners can purchase at Lowe's.

Key Points: 
  • This marks the sixth consecutive year EPA has recognized A. O. Smith as a Partner of the Year and the company's fourth Sustained Excellence Award, ENERGY STAR's highest honor, for year-over-year contributions to support America's clean energy transition.
  • A family-founded business with 150 years of American manufacturing expertise, A. O. Smith offers more ENERGY STAR® certified products across its brand portfolio than any other water heating manufacturer, including high efficiency residential water heaters that homeowners can purchase at Lowe's.
  • To learn more about A. O. Smith's high efficiency water heating and water treatment solutions, visit aosmithatlowes.com .
  • For a complete list of 2024 winners and more information about ENERGY STAR's award program, visit energystar.gov/awardwinners .

Despite Record EV Production Numbers, Shortage of Battery Metals Looms

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Monday, April 22, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group – Giants of the auto industry have notably began sending senior executives to mingle with mining experts at events such as the BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference signalling an increasing importance to secure materials to make their cars. The reality is that there's a critical battery metals shortage looming, causing executives from car producers such as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) (NEO:TSLA) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) to take the matter very seriously. Despite Tesla reporting record Q1 2023 deliveries, Benchmark Minerals projects will require more than 300 new battery metal mines to meet future EV demand. To get there, many battery metals projects continue to be developed, including those from Lithium South Development Corporation (TSXV:LIS) (OTC:LISMF), Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB), and even Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-A) (NYSE:BRK-B).

Key Points: 
  • The reality is that there's a critical battery metals shortage looming, causing executives from car producers such as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) (NEO:TSLA) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) to take the matter very seriously.
  • Despite Tesla reporting record Q1 2023 deliveries , Benchmark Minerals projects will require more than 300 new battery metal mines to meet future EV demand.
  • It was in July 2022 that Ford announced it was going to buy lithium from ioneer for its US EV battery plant.
  • "Helping unlock lithium in the U.S. will help us support localized production of battery cells going forward," said Drake.

Despite Record EV Production Numbers, Shortage of Battery Metals Looms

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Monday, April 22, 2024

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group – Giants of the auto industry have notably began sending senior executives to mingle with mining experts at events such as the BMO Global Metals & Mining Conference signalling an increasing importance to secure materials to make their cars. The reality is that there's a critical battery metals shortage looming, causing executives from car producers such as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) (NEO:TSLA) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) to take the matter very seriously. Despite Tesla reporting record Q1 2023 deliveries, Benchmark Minerals projects will require more than 300 new battery metal mines to meet future EV demand. To get there, many battery metals projects continue to be developed, including those from Lithium South Development Corporation (TSXV:LIS) (OTC:LISMF), Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB), and even Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-A) (NYSE:BRK-B).

Key Points: 
  • The reality is that there's a critical battery metals shortage looming, causing executives from car producers such as Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) (NEO:TSLA) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) to take the matter very seriously.
  • Despite Tesla reporting record Q1 2023 deliveries , Benchmark Minerals projects will require more than 300 new battery metal mines to meet future EV demand.
  • It was in July 2022 that Ford announced it was going to buy lithium from ioneer for its US EV battery plant.
  • "Helping unlock lithium in the U.S. will help us support localized production of battery cells going forward," said Drake.

Advanced Hydrogen Producing Equipment Wins Top Prize and $1 Million in TERA-Award Competition

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Monday, April 22, 2024

The Gold Award and a prize of US$1 million were won by a project of advanced alkaline hydrogen-producing equipment from a Chinese research team, significantly reducing the cost of hydrogen production.

Key Points: 
  • The Gold Award and a prize of US$1 million were won by a project of advanced alkaline hydrogen-producing equipment from a Chinese research team, significantly reducing the cost of hydrogen production.
  • The Gold Award winner, which received a US$1 million prize, is Hua Xia Hydrogen Technology from China.
  • The company has developed a high-efficiency design for hydrogen production through water electrolysis, requiring less than 4.3 kWh of DC power per cubic metre of hydrogen.
  • This technology enables direct hydrogen production from renewable energy, reducing equipment costs and improving long-term operational stability.

GEF Capital Partners completes final closing on $325 Million US Climate Solutions Fund II, exceeding original target

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Monday, April 22, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GEF Capital Partners ("GEF Capital"), a Washington, D.C. based private equity firm focused on climate change and pollution mitigation, announced today the successful close of its GEF US Climate Solutions Fund II (the "Fund").

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GEF Capital Partners ("GEF Capital"), a Washington, D.C. based private equity firm focused on climate change and pollution mitigation, announced today the successful close of its GEF US Climate Solutions Fund II (the "Fund").
  • The Fund was met with strong investor demand and closed at $325 million of commitments, far exceeding its original $250 million target.
  • In addition to the Fund's closing, GEF Capital announced today the addition of two new leaders to its U.S. investment team.
  • Bluesource was a portfolio investment made by the GEF Capital US Climate Solutions Fund I in 2018.

Trading Technologies expands TT® Premium Order Types offering with new multi-leg spread execution algo

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Monday, April 22, 2024

CHICAGO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform provider, today announced the introduction of TT Splicer, a new TT Premium Order Type that provides industry-first functionality for synthetic multi-leg spread trading.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform provider, today announced the introduction of TT Splicer, a new TT Premium Order Type that provides industry-first functionality for synthetic multi-leg spread trading.
  • TT Chief Operating Officer Justin LLewellyn-Jones said: "Our execution algo suite has gained popularity throughout the world for the ability to provide cutting-edge, low-latency execution across listed derivatives, equities, fixed income and FX.
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    TT Premium Order Types are robust execution algos driven by quantitative modeling that are fully integrated with the TT platform.
  • The 2023 Waters Rankings Awards, which are determined by votes from thousands of sell-side and buy-side market participants, recognized TT as Best Algorithmic Trading Provider for the TT Premium Order Types offering.